Keysight Technical Training Catalog

Keysight Technical Training Catalog

October 2014

Keysight provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical training courses that allow you to achieve the technical proficiency necessary to optimize the effectiveness of your Keysight test equipment.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is essential to ensure that you maximize your technical competence. Keysight Technologies maintains a comprehensive portfolio of technical training courses designed to allow you to achieve the mastery necessary to optimize the use of your Keysight test equipment.

The courses are structured into training modules that focus on specific areas of technical or equipment expertise. Mastery modules exist for RF/MW, the PNA-X, Phase Noise measurements, Modulation measurements and others.

A complete list of the modules available together with the associated courses is included in the Table of Contents of this document.

The catalog provides details for each of the courses in a convenient datasheet format. The datasheet gives an outline agenda, summarizes the material that will be covered and provides a link for you to register for the course.

Keysight is committed to supporting you in your CPD so you can get the most from its test equipment. We look forward to welcoming you to one or more of our technical courses.

Lon HintzeApplication Engineering District ManagerKeysight Technologies

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Keysight Certified RF/MW Mastery Training Duration

RF & Microwave Measurements 4 days

Cable and Connector Care 0.5 day

Transmission Line Fundamentals 0.5 day

General Spectrum Analysis 1 day

Network Analysis 1 day

Signal Generators and Sources 0.5 day

Power Measurement Basics 0.5 day

Keysight Certified PNA-X Mastery Training Duration

Dual Source PNA-X Training 2 days

High Power Amplifier Testing 1 day

Advanced PNA-X Training 4 days

Keysight Certified PNA Mastery Training Duration

PNA Network Analyzers 1 day

Keysight Certified PXA Mastery Training Duration

PXA Signal Analyzer Operations 2 days

Keysight Certified Phase-Noise Mastery Training Duration

Phase-Noise Measurements 2 days

Keysight Certified Noise Figure Mastery Training Duration

Noise Figure Measurements 1 day

Keysight Certified Field Fox Mastery Training Duration

Line Sweep, Antenna Test and RF Interference Analysis 3 days

Line Sweep and Antenna Test 2 days

RF Interference Analysis 2 days

Keysight Certified Modulation Mastery Training Duration

89600 Vector Signal Analyzer 1 day

LTE Testing with the 89600 VSA 1 day

Keysight Certified VEE Mastery Training Duration

Introduction to Keysight VEE Pro 4 days

Advanced Keysight VEE Pro 4 days

Keysight Certified Wireless Communications Mastery Training Duration

RF Measurement Basics 2 days

Wireless LAN Technology 1 day

Keysight Technical Training Catalog

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Course OverviewThis class covers the principles of microwaves on transmission lines and power mea-surements, the proper use and care of cable and connectors, signal sources, mixers, and modulation techniques; and the use of signal types in test applications. .

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will be able to interpret specifications in data sheets, understand practical microwave measurements, the importance of proper impedance matching in high-frequency microwave circuits, how and why SWR, power, and noise measurements are made, and noise and its effect on microwave circuits.

Who should attend? Engineers and technicians who work with RF & microwave test instruments and want to review the fundamentals.

Prerequisites A general understanding of electronics and measurement principles.

Course Length & Format Four days, 60% lecture and 40% demonstration and hands-on labs

Delivery Method The course is scheduled at various Keysight locations, or, to save time and travel, it can be delivered at the customer’s site. The training will nor-mally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the equipment.

Additional InformationInformation on the calendar of courses, tailored courses and how to register is available on the final page of this document

Learn the fundamentals of microwave measurements

RF & Microwave Measurements

RF/MW Mastery

AgendaDay One

– Introduction to Transmission Lines – Cable and Connector Care – Microwave Power Measurements

Day Two – Amplitude Modulation – Frequency/Phase Modulation – Digital Modulation

Day Three – Vector Network Analysis – S-Parameters – Calibration Topics – Time Domain

Day Four – Spectrum Analysis – Noise and Noise Figure – Phase Noise Fundamentals

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Course OverviewThis course trains users of RF & Microwave test equipment on the correct use of cables and connectors.

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will have fundamental knowledge about the types of connectors, basic construction of a coaxial cable, principles of connector care and connector specifications. During the course you will use a network analyzer to make measurements such as noise figure, phase noise and occupied bandwidth that show the importance of connector care.

Who should attend? All technicians and engineers in the RF and Microwave industry whose job involves handling cables and connectors.

Prerequisites None

Course Length & Format Half-day, lecture and demonstration

Delivery Method To save you time and travel, this course is delivered at the customer’s site. The train-ing will normally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the equipment.


Gain a better understanding of RF Microwave test equipment

Cable and Connector Care

RF/MW Mastery

AgendaConnector Care

– Why is it important?

Making a connection – Torque Values – Connector types – Frequencies, Quality and Grades

Cascaded Adapters – Limitations and Uncertainty

Principles of Connector maintenance – Insertion Loss and Cable Flexure – Cable inspection


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Course OverviewThis course gives an overview of transmission line theory and practice.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to describe the concept of characteris-tic impedance of a transmission line, describe the relationship between characteristic impedance, termination impedance and reflections, compute VSWR, return loss and reflection coefficient and convert among these measures of reflection

Who should attend? New college graduates, technicians and junior engineers entering the RF and micro-wave technology field

Prerequisites None

Course Length & Format Half-day, 100% lecture


Additional InformationInformation on the calendar of courses, tailored courses and how to register is avail-able on the final page of this document

Gain a better understanding of transmission lines

Transmission Line Fundamentals

RF/MW Mastery

Agenda – Transmission lines versus regular

hook-ups – Distance and propagation in a

transmission line – Characteristic impedance – Infinite transmission line – Terminating with a short and open – Terminating with characteristic

impedance – Incident and reflected waves on a

shorted line, an open line and on an arbitrarily terminated line

– Reflection coefficient – Gamma plane, Rectangular plane

Plotting impedance – Smith chart – Understanding phasors – Phasor representation for short and

open circuit transmission lines – Standing wave ratio (SWR), scalar

reflection coefficient (Rho) and return loss

– Reflectometer calculator – Converting between Rho, return loss

and SWR


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Course OverviewThis course is designed to provide theoretical fundamentals and a demonstration of practical spectrum analysis measurements.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to operate Keysight spectrumanalyzers, explain the fundamental block diagram and technical specifications of a spectrum analyzer, describe dynamic range considerations, and evaluate measure-ment accuracy

Who should attend? Engineers and technicians who are using spectrum analyzers

Prerequisites Test and Measurement Fundamentals or equivalent

Course Length & Format One day, lecture and demonstration



Gain a better understanding of spectrum analysis measurements

General Spectrum Analysis

RF/MW Mastery

Agenda – Spectrum analyzer fundamentals – Sensitivity, resolution, accuracy – Block diagram – Demonstrations of spectrum

analyzer theoretical concepts – Tune, zoom, measure – Resolving equal and unequal

amplitude signals – Noise sidebands – Measurement of small signals – Dynamic range analysis

– Spectrum, modulation, S/N measurements and more

– Measurement uncertainties and errors

– Demonstrations of modulation measurements

– AM/FM measurements – AM/FM demodulation – Pulsed RF measurements

– Simplifying complex measurements


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Course OverviewThis course is designed to provide theoretical fundamentals and demonstrations of practical network analysis measurements.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to describe the principles of network analysis, make basic measurements on one and two port devices, identify the major sources of errors in a microwave measurement, their impact on measurement uncertainty and how to correct for them, and understand mechanical, Ecal and TRL calibration methods.

Who should attend? Engineers and technicians who are using vector network analyzers

Prerequisites RF & Microwave Fundamentals Curriculum or equivalent

Course Length & Format One day, 100% lecture

Delivery Method To save you time and travel, this course is delivered at the customer’s site. The training will normally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the equipment.


Gain a better understanding of network analysis measurements

Network Analysis

RF/MW Mastery

Agenda – Network Analyzer Fundamentals – Network Analyzer Block Diagram – S-Parameter Measurements – Amplitude Measurements – Phase Measurements – Group Delay Measurements – Adapter Considerations – Error Model – Error Identification – Calibration methods – E Cal – Calibration Exercise – Time Domain


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Course OverviewThis course addresses the basics of signal generators and their applications in analog and digitally modulated systems.

What you will learnAfter completing the course, you will be able to identify basic oscillator types, describe various specialized oscillators used for testing, describe RF continuous wave, frequency sweep, signal modulation, noise and interference, choose and speci-fy a source, and explain signal-source applications

Who should attend? Recent engineering graduates; experienced R&D engineers transitioning to RF; tech-nicians and engineers involved in manufacturing test; and telecom engineers needing to learn more about RF

Prerequisites None




Gain a better understanding of signal generator and source basics

Signal Generators and Sources

RF/MW Mastery

Agenda – Oscillators – Signal sources for test – Source specifications – Applications


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Course OverviewThis course presents an overview of RF & Microwave power measurement principles, why and how to make power measurements.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to explain the basic technology involved in making RF and microwave power measurements, define relevant terms, identify types of power sensors, describe power transfer and insertion loss, and perform uncertainty measurements and calculations.

Who should attend? New college graduates, technicians and junior engineers involved in making power measurements for product development, manufacturing or quality control

Prerequisites None




Gain a better understanding of power measurement principles

Power Measurement Basics

RF/MW Mastery

Agenda – Power measurements basics – Decibels (dBs) – Types of power sensors – Power transfer – Understanding logs and dB – Measuring insertion loss of a cable – how to calculate the uncertainty


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Course OverviewThis course is designed to introduce the students to the Keysight N524XA Dual Source PNA-X. It is important to note that the focus will be on the N524XA network analyzer and how it differs from the traditional network analyzer. The course will also cover network analyzer basics and the basics of calibration.

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will be able to use the new PNA-X effectively, as well as understanding the internal architecture of the instrument.

Who should attend? Engineers or technicians who are transitioning from using standard Vector Network Analyzers making S Parameter measurements, to making more complex measure-ments using a VNA with multiple sources.

Prerequisites A very good understanding of Network Analysis Basics either from formal training or experience with Vector Network Analyzers.

Course Length & Format Two days, lecture only class that will include various demonstrations to illustrate the testing concepts.



Introduction to the Keysight Technologies N524XA Dual Source PNA-X

Dual Source PNA-X Training

PNA-X Mastery

AgendaNetwork analyzer fundamentals

– Transmission line theory – S-parameters – 4 blocks of a Network analyzer – Display formats

PNA-X front panel & architecture – Keys to setup a measurement – 2 port configurations – 4 port configuration

Sources of error and Calibration – Measurement error modeling – Adapter considerations – Systematic measurement errors – Types of error correction – Choosing the right calibration

Application optimization – Dynamic range – De-Embedding fixture and adapters – Power sweep – Time Domain – Group Delay


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Course OverviewThis course will discuss the unique challenges involved in testing high-power ampli-fiers using the N524XA network analyzers. The term high-power refers to the cases where the output power of the N524XA is not sufficiently high enough to measure the performance of the device under test (DUT), or the output power of the DUT exceeds the maximum input level to the Network Analyzer.

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will understand how to overcome the challenges of making measurements on high power amplifiers.

Who should attend? Engineers or Technicians who are making S Parameter and Gain Compression mea-surements of high power amplifiers for either handsets or base stations

Prerequisites Prior attendance at the ‘Introduction to the N524XA Dual Source PNA-X’ class is desirable but equivalent hands on experience is acceptable.

Course Length & Format One day, lecture only.



High Power Amplifier Testing Using the N524XA Dual Source PNA-X

High Power Amplifier Testing

PNA-X Mastery

AgendaPNA Performance

– Input Levels – Damage Levels – Compression Levels – Configurable Test Set

Hardware Setup – Test Set Changes – Adding External Attenuators – Adding External Pre-Amplifiers – Adding an Isolator

Setup Examples – Amplifier w/- +34dBm Output Power – Amplifier w/- +48dBm Output Power – Amplifier w/- +60dBm Output Power

Calibration – Calibrating a High Power Set Up


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Course OverviewThis course introduces the students to the wide variety of testing that can be performed with this PNA-X. The class stresses a “One connection, Multiple Measurements” approach to amplifier and mixer testing, allowing the engineer to address several measurements with a single connection.

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will be able to use the PNA-X to make Gain Compression, Hot S Parameters, PAE, IMD (Intermodulation Distortion), Noise Figure, and Mixer/Converter measurements.

Who should attend? Engineers or technicians who are making complex measurements using a VNA with multiple sources

Prerequisites Prior attendance at the ‘Introduction to the N524XA Dual Source PNA-X’ class is desirable but equivalent hands on experience is acceptable.

Course Length & Format Four days, lecture only.



Advanced Level Training Using the Keysight Technologies N524XA PNA-X

Advanced PNA-X Training

PNA-X Mastery

AgendaDay 1 Introduction to Measurements

– Basic Concepts – Amplifiers – Gain Compression – Hot S-Parameters – PAE – Intermodulation Distortion

Day 2 Noise Figure Measurements – Overview of Noise Figure – Noise Figure – Accuracy Limitations – PNA-X’s Unique Approach

Day 3-4 Mixer Measurements – Introduction – Mixer Theory – Mixer Responses – Scalar Mixer Correction (SMC) – Vector Mixer Correction (VMC) – VMC and Frequency Converters with

embedded LO


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Course OverviewThis course provides instruction on how to operate the Keysight PNA using both the MS Windows interface and the front panel. The course also covers the internal archi-tecture, calibration techniques and various test set configurations used for optimizing dynamic range and for making higher power measurements.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will understand the fundamental operation of the PNA using the mouse/touchscreen interface and/or the front panel, and the internal architecture of the PNA

Who should attend? RF microwave engineers and technicians

Prerequisites An understanding of RF fundamentals.

Course Length & Format One day, 50% lecture and 50% lab

Delivery Method To save you time and travel, this course is delivered at the customer’s site. The train-ing will normally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the equipment..


Gain a better understanding of the Keysight Technologies PNA operation

PNA Network Analyzers

PNA Mastery

Agenda – Network Analyzer Fundamentals – Network Analyzer Block Diagram – S-Parameter Measurements – Amplitude Measurements – Phase Measurements – Group Delay Measurements – Adapter Considerations – Error Model – Error Identification – Calibration methods – E Cal – Calibration Exercise – Time Domain


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Course OverviewThis course is designed to provide a basic understanding of how spectrum analyzers work, how to use them to their fullest potential, and how to make them more effective for particular applications. The course includes labs, which will demonstrate practical signal analysis measurements using the Keysight PXA analyzer.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to operate the Keysight N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer, explain the fundamental block diagram and technical specifications of a signal analyzer, and make use of the PXA’s powerful measurement capabilities to perform basic spectrum analysis and advanced signal analysis measurements

Who should attend? Engineers and technicians who are using the PXA Signal analyze

Prerequisites Basic RF measurement concepts and terminology.

Course Length & Format Two days, lecture and lab

Delivery Method The course is scheduled at various Keysight locations, or, to save time and travel, it can be delivered at the customer’s site. The training will normally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the equipment.


Learn how to operate the Keysight Technologies N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer

PXA Signal Analyzer Operations

PXA Mastery

Agenda – Spectrum analysis fundamentals – Signal analysis block diagram

architecture and evolution – PXA Block diagram – Spectrum analyzer mode

measurements – Analog and digital demodulation – Phase noise mode – Simplifying complex measurements


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Course OverviewThis course is designed to introduce the principles of Phase Noise Measurements and train train operators to use the Keysight Technologies E5500 Phase Noise Measurement Systems. The course is designed to cover all the E550x A and B sys-tems.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to appreciate the different methods of phase noise measurements and be competent in using the E5500 systems to measure Absolute or Residual Noise on oscillators and 2 port devices

Who should attend?Engineers and technicians using Keysight E550x Phase-Noise Measurements Systems.

Prerequisites RF & Microwave Fundamentals and Spectrum-Analysis Basics.

Course Length & Format Two days, 50% Lecture and 50% Lab



Learn to use the Keysight E5500 Phase Noise Measurement System

Phase Noise Measurements

Phase Noise Mastery

AgendaPhase Noise Principles

– Phase Noise and Thermal Noise – Units of measurement – Conversion of units – Operation of the Phase Detector – Use of Balanced High Level Mixers – Importance of quadrature – Calculation of K (phi) from the beat note

Measurement Types – Absolute Phase Noise – Measurements using the PLL technique – Residual Phase Noise – Measurements using Phase Detector – FM Discrimination – AM Noise Measurements – Measuring with baseband analyzers

Error Message and their correction

Evaluating the Results – Use of markers – Real Time Phase Noise Measurement


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Course OverviewThis course introduces the principles of Noise Figure Measurements, and trains oper-ators in the use of the NFA series of noise figure analyzers to maximize application performance.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to describe the basics of noise process-es in devices, understand how the NFA series of noise figure analyzers measures the noise figure of two-port devices, frequency converting noise figure measurements and the differences between single sideband and double sideband measurements, operate the NFA series of noise figure analyzers using front panel control of the measurement calibration, measurement and data output process, understand how to avoid measurement errors, reduce unavoidable errors, and quantify the uncertainties that remain.

Who should attend?Test engineers and technicians

Prerequisites Basic RF measurement concepts and terminology

Course Length & Format One days, lecture and lab



Learn how to operate the NFA series of Noise Figure Analyzers

Noise Figure Measurements

Noise Figure Mastery

Agenda – Introduction – Noise basics

– Why is noise figure important? – Noise figure fundamentals

– What is noise temperature – Noise figure to noise temperature

– How to measure noise figure – Y-Factor method

– NFA series noise figure analyzers – Non-frequency converting (two port)

measurements – Improving measurement accuracy

– Frequency converting measurements – Single side band – Double side band – Errors to avoid


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Course OverviewThis course covers the theory and practical skills needed to operate and interpret test results using the Keysight N9330B, N9340B or the N99xxA Field Fox for spectrum analysis and transmission line testing.

What you will learnAfter completing this course you will have a practical understanding of radio fre-quency concepts, transmitter and receiver operation, antenna fundamentals and be able to perform common test procedures using spectrum analysis and transmission line sweeping techniques. You will be able to effectively use the Keysight N9330B, N9340B or N99xxA Field Fox for locating and identifying interference and evaluating the condition of antennas and transmission lines.

Who should attend? Field service technicians, switch technicians, design engineers, managers/field supervisors, field engineers, installers

Prerequisites None

Course Length & Format Three days, lecture with hands-on exercises.



Gain a better understanding of network and spectrum analysis measurements

Line Sweep, Antenna Testand RF Interference Analysis

FieldFox Mastery

Agenda – Overview of FieldFox – How Radio Works – Understanding Radio Equipment – Introduction to Antennas – Transmission Line Basics – Basics of Line Sweeping – Antenna Test Equipment – Supporting Documentation – Test Interpretation – Modulation Techniques – Spectrum Analysis – Radio Wave Propagation – Interference – Types of Measurements – Troubleshooting Techniques


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Course OverviewThis course covers the theory and practical skills needed to measure return loss and distance-to-fault in the installation, maintenance and operation of antenna systems utilizing the Keysight N9330B or N99xxA FieldFox.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will have an understanding of the basics of antennas, cables and connectors; be able to identify and locate common problems affecting RF transmission and reception; make and interpret transmission line sweep measurements; and measure antenna characteristics such as SWR and operating frequency range, all using the N9330B or N99xxA FieldFox.


Prerequisites None

Course Length & Format Two days, lecture with hands-on exercises.



Gain a better understanding of antenna and transmission line testing

Line Sweep and Antenna Test

FieldFox Mastery

Agenda – Test Set Overview – RF Signals and RF Network

Fundamentals – Introduction to Antennas – Transmission Line Basics – Basics of Line Sweeping – Antenna Test Equipment – Supporting Documentation – Test Interpretation


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Course OverviewThis course covers the theory of spectrum analysis and will teach you how to use the Keysight N9340B CAT or the N99xxA Field Fox to perform common tests needed.

What you will learnAfter completing this course you will have a practical understanding of radio fre-quency concepts, transmitters, receivers, antennas, and transmission lines and other devices used in radio systems. You will learn how to operate the Keysight N9340B or the N99xxA Field Fox to perform common tests needed for performance evaluation, troubleshooting, and detecting/locating interference.


Prerequisites None

Course Length & Format Two days, lecture with hands-on exercises.



Gain a better understanding of spectrum analysis measurements

RF Interference Analysis

FieldFox Mastery

Agenda – Test Set Overview – How Radio Works – Understanding Radio Equipment – Modulation Techniques – Spectrum Analysis – Radio Wave Propagation – Interference – Types of Measurement – Supporting Documentation – Troubleshooting Techniques


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Course OverviewThis course will cover the basics of Vector Signal Analysis and an overview of the workings of a VSA. The Graphical User Interface will be covered as well as modulation analysis and modulation quality testing (EVM, Constellations, etc.)

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will understand the fundamentals of sampling, signal processing, analog and digital demodulation, and time capture. You will learn the proper instrument set up for the measurement of a variety of signals of interest used in modern transceivers, and how to record your signals and play back for analysis.

Who should attend? Engineers and technicians who want to improve their level of expertise with the 89600 VSA in general to demodulate and evaluate the modulation quality of digitally modulated RF signals.

Prerequisites A strong understanding of digital modulation schemes

Course Length & Format One day, lectures, demonstrations and hands-on.



Using the Keysight Technologies 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer

89600 Vector Signal Analyzer

Modulation Mastery

Agenda – 89600 VSA Software Introduction – 89600 VSA Theory of Operation – 89600 VSA Block Diagram – Digital Demod and Troubleshooting – Radar/EW Analysis – Custom OFDM Analysis – FFT Vs Swept – Swept Vs FFT – Signal Capture and Playback


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Course OverviewThis course will cover an LTE physical layer overview of both the UpLink and Down Link signals. It will then move on to LTE transmitter tests and signal analysis. The focus will be on modulation analysis and modulation quality testing (EVM, Constellations, etc.).

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will understand the key concepts of LTE and how to use the VSA software to verify the quality of LTE transmit and receive signals.

Who should attend? Engineers and Technicians who want to improve their level of expertise with the 89600 VSA to demodulate and evaluate the modulation quality of LTE RF signals.

Prerequisites A strong understanding of OFDM digital modulation schemes

Course Length & Format One day, lectures, demonstrations and hands-on.



Using the Keysight Technologies 89600 Vector Signal Analyzer to Test LTE Signals

LTE Testing with the 89600 VSA

Modulation Mastery

AgendaLTE Introduction

– LTE context and timeline – LTE major features – LTE vs HSTA+ and WiMAX

LTE Air Interface Concepts – OFDM – SC-FDMA

LTE Physical Overview – LTE transmitter test – LTE component and receiver test – LTE signal generation

Verifying Data in the LTE Uplink – Function of the uplink signals – Spectrum and time structure – Examination of the data contents


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Course OverviewThis course provides an introduction to Keysight Technologies’ Visual Engineering Environment programming language (VEE Pro). The course will present the funda-mentals of the VEE Pro software allowing you to develop programs to automate your test instruments.

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will be able to develop, debug, and maintain test or data analysis programs using Keysight VEE Pro software. You will understand graphical programming fundamentals and recommended graphical design practices, under-stand instrument control techniques, including Direct I/O with Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI), Plug&Play, and IVI-COM drivers and control complex test execution with the VEE Sequencer Object

Who should attend? Scientists, engineers and technicians who need to automate measurements and collect data for analysis.

Prerequisites Programming experience is not essential but may enhance the student’s ability to understand the concepts presented. A working knowledge of MS Windows is useful.

Course Length & Format Four days, 40% lecture and 60% lab

Delivery Method The course is scheduled at various Keysight locations, or, to save time and travel, it can be delivered at the customer’s site. The training will normally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the equip-ment.


Create problem-solving models and develop better test programs faster.

Introduction to Keysight VEE Pro

VEE Mastery

AgendaDay 1

– Introduction – VEE Pro fundamentals – Data display, processing, analysis

Day 2 – Controlling instruments – VEE’s Instrument Manager – Instrument Control Objects – Configuring Instruments – Programmatic Instrument Properties – Debugging – Instrument programming interfaces – UserObjects, ThreadObjects &

UserFunctions

Day 3 – Operator interfaces – Storing and retrieving data – VEE Integrated MS Excel Support – VEE Integrated Database Support – Records and datasets

Day 4 – VEE Sequencer Object – Using NET Framework objects – Advanced Topics Preview (ActiveX,

Web monitoring & VEE Integrated MATLAB® Support)


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Course OverviewThis course will present detailed instruction, explanation and training for advanced programming of the current version of VEE Pro.

What you will learnAt the end of the course, you will be able to utilize VEE PRO’s built in Matlab Script Engine to bring enhanced data analysis and display capabilities to your applications, enhance VEE PRO applications with Microsoft .NET Framework Class Library func-tionality, integrate VEE Pro with C/C++ compiled programs and utilize MS Excel to set up your test equipment, test parameters, and store/visualize your data

Who should attend? Scientists, engineers and technicians who need to automate measurements and analyze data.

Prerequisites Students should have taken “Introduction to VEE Pro,” or have at least six months experience in VEE Proprogram development.

Course Length & Format Four days, 60% lecture and 40% lab

Delivery Method The course is scheduled at various Keysight locations, or, to save time and travel, it can be delivered at the customer’s site. The training will normally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the equip-ment.


Master Keysight VEE to create problem solving models and program faster.

Advanced Keysight VEE

VEE Mastery

AgendaAdvanced Programming

– Design & Construction – Using Excel templates for test setup

Configuration, Data Display, Storage – Integrating C programs

ActiveX & .NET Framework – ActiveX overview – Microsoft .NET Framework – Adding .NET controls

Microsoft .NET Framework – System menu (VEE/.NET objects) – Adding custom .NET functionality

MATLAB Scripts – MATLAB script overview – Passing VEE Pro data to MATLAB – Passing MATLAB results to VEE Pro – MATLAB signal processing tools – Building a 3D waterfall display with

MATLAB script plotting tools


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Course OverviewThis course covers all aspects of basic high-frequency measurements.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will be able to understand the fundamentals of RF measurement technology, RF measurement techniques, measurement uncertainty calculations, and the prerequisites for the effective use of RF instrumentation

Who should attend? Engineers working in wireless communication R&D, manufacturing or installation and maintenance and who are new to RF test

Prerequisites A general understanding of electronics and measurement principles

Course Length & Format Two days, 100% lecture



An introductory course for engineers new to RF test

RF Measurement Basics

Wireless Communications Mastery

Agenda – Transmission lines – Network analyzer basics – Power measurement basics – Noise figure basics – Spectrum analysis overview


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Course OverviewThis course provides an overview of the standards for wireless networking and their applications, including the technical detail of the IEEE 802.11 standards and protocols and the concepts of OFDM.

What you will learnAfter completing this course, you will know the trends and driving forces behind wireless networking technology, understand the technical limitations and competing technologies, be able to describe the IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g/n) System Level Architecture and the Physical and Medium Access Control protocols that support the architecture, know the timing, power management and security techniques for IEEE 802.11 WLAN systems, and understand the concept of OFDM used in IEEE 802.11a.

Who should attend? Engineers who need to understand the basic principles of wireless LAN technology and in particular IEEE 802.11 a and b standards

Prerequisites None

Course Length & Format One day, lecture and demonstration


Additonal InformationInformation on the calendar of courses, tailored courses and how to register is available on the final page of this document.

Learn the fundamentals of wireless LAN technology

Wireless LAN Technology

Wireless Communications Mastery

Agenda Overview of Wireless Networking

– Why use Wireless Networking? – Trends – Comparison of Types of WLAN

How Wireless LAN Works – Advantages of Wireless LAN – Applications – Topologies – Architecture (Physical and Medium

Access Control Layer) – Comparison of the Standards

Standardization of Wireless LAN – IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Standard – Interoperability of IEEE 802.11

Devices – IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN Standard – Orthogonal Frequency Division

Multiplexing in IEEE 802.11a


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This catalog presents a range of standard courses that are available. These courses may be scheduled at Keysight locations when there is sufficient demand, but most of our courses are taught at our customers’ sites.

The training will normally use the customer’s equipment, however, if required, for an additional fee Keysight can supply the necessary equipment.

Courses may also be tailored to meet your particular needs. Contact your local Key-sight representative for more information or complete the Course Request Form.

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